“The Lost Shakespeare Play” makes its World Premiere at EP Theater on March 6
WHAT: The world premiere of The Lost Shakespeare Play, written by Chicago
playwright Dave Stinton and directed by Jen Ellison. Based on the true story of an eighteenth century theatrical scandal, The Lost Shakespeare Play tells the tale of 19-year-old William-Henry Ireland, who has uncovered what he claims is a lost play by William Shakespeare. The play, entitled Vortigern, causes a sensation in literary circles, and many - experts and laypeople alike - are utterly convinced of its authenticity. But Edmond Malone, the foremost Shakespeare scholar of the day, is not. Malone and Ireland square off onstage in this comedy, each pleading his case as opening night approaches. The show runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.WHERE: EP Theater, 1820 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60608 Parking available (street and lot); CTA accessible (Blue Line UIC-Halsted, bus lines #8 & #62)
Free designated parking lot behind the theater
Handicapped accessible
WHEN: Press opening on Friday, March 6, 2009, at 8:00pm (media invited to attend any performance)
Closes on March 22, 2009
Runs Thursdays at 7:00pm; Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
TICKETS: To purchase tickets: 773-895-9935
$20 for regular single tickets
$15 for students (with valid ID)
$10 for Columbia College students (with valid ID)
Group rates for 10 and over available upon request.
STAFF: Dave Stinton (Playwright), Jen Ellison (Director), Abbie Colton (Producer), Mike Durst (Light Design), Emily Morgan DeAngelis (Costume Design), Molly K. Norris (Sound Design), Dianna Driscoll (Stage Manager), Shawn Quinlan (Costume Assistant)
CAST: Nick Vidal (William Henry Ireland), Kevin Gladish (
Media passes, photographs, interviews and additional materials are available upon request.
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